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Calendar

Council Meetings

    Date: December 1, 2012
    Time: 10 a.m.
    Location: Bodman, 1901 St. Antoine Street, Floor 6, Ford Field, Detroit

Free Webinar—What Commercial Litigators Need to Know About Bankruptcy

    Sponsored by the Commercial Litigation Committee

    Date: May 22, 2012
    Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Register

    Among the subjects discussed will be (1) types of bankruptcy proceedings and key players, (2) the automatic stay, (3) removal and remand, (4) withdrawal of the reference, (5) discharge and dischargeable debt, (6) rules of bankruptcy procedure, (7) bankruptcy discovery, (8) service and noticing, and (9) proofs of claim.

    Speakers

    • Honorable Phillip J. Shefferly, Chief Judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    • Judy B. Calton, Honigman
    • Daniel W. Linna Jr., Honigman

The Jobs Act: What is it and What Does it Mean for Michigan Businesses?

    Sponsored by the Regulation of Securities Committee and Small Business Forum

    Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
    Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    Cost: $25, includes a light dinner
    Location:
    Columbia Center, First Floor, 201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, 48084
    Register online or by mail/fax form PDF before May 29

    Signed by President Obama in April, the JOBS Act dramatically changes how small companies are funded. Whether it's securities or SOX or crowd funding, JOBS will have an impact. An All Star panel will explain how. Join us for fun, food, networking, and learning.

Annual Meeting, Schulman Award Presentation, & Cocktail Reception

    Date: September 20, 2012
    Time: 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi